Amazon Organized Change Category:  Business/Investing Publisher: Organized Change Publications ISBN-10:  0972362606 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 206 Copyright: Dec 31 2002 Helps senior executives choose which methods of organizational change are best for their companies. Using a "canned" approach to organizational change opens a can of worms. “No More Darn Buzzwords” helps senior executives choose which methods of organizational change are best for them, from strategic planning to Six Sigma, mission development to employee surveys. Excerpt “’No More Darn Buzzwords’ takes a different approach”, says Dr. Chaudron. “Too many companies mistakenly use a "canned" approach and force-fit this into the organization's culture. ‘No More Darn Buzzwords’ helps senior executives choose which methods are most appropriate for your organization and provides the path to implementing successful change.” Using the methods and procedures outlined in the book, senior executives can tailor their change efforts to the specific needs of their organization. Using the concept of “levels” of organizational change, decision-makers can decide which of four levels is most appropriate for their organization. These levels are 1) aligning the organization with possible futures (scenario planning); 2) analyzing core competencies to determine what the organization’s strengths and weaknesses are to determine the best mission for the organization; 3) process re-engineering to reword and align company procedures with company mission; and 4) incrementally fine-turning how the organization works. “The book also provides much practical advice on how to assess your organization, build teamwork and consensus, and develop effective training with a minimum of time and effort”, says Dr. Chaudron.

Midwest Book Review
No More Darn Buzzwords: Keys To Successful Organized Change by David Chaudron (a Managing Partner of Organized Change Consultancy) is a quite practical and accessible instructional and informational guide for business and organizational planning that warns against overuse of "canned" or pre-prepared approaches and buzzwords, so frequently used by corporate managers when attempting to squeeze their unique structure into a mass-produced stratagem that may not be effectively tailored for their own needs. Individual chapters succinctly address how to develop and implement plans that are geared specifically to what one's individual business requires, successful assessment and measurement, facilitating teamwork, improving training methods, and much, much more. No More Darn Buzzwords is strongly recommended as being an excellent and advantageous resource.